Maniola jurtina

Meadow Brown

Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown buterfly, is a common grassland species, with adults flying in late summer. The larvae feed on various grasses.


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Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown female
Female
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Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown
Wing underside
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Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown
Meadow Brown
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Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown
Meadow Brown

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown female feeding on Cirsium vulgare, Spear Thistle. West Wood, Redmire. July.


Slide 2: Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown feeding on Cirsium vulgare, Spear Thistle. West Wood, Redmire. July.


Slide 3: Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown feeding on Cirsium arvense, Creeping Thistle. Hargill, Redmire. July.


Slide 4: Maniola jurtina, Meadow Brown feeding on Cirsium arvense, Creeping Thistle. Hargill, Redmire. July.